9 Best Vaastav Dialogues: From Sanjay Dutt's Famous '50 Tola' To 'Akkha Mumbai pe raj karta hai apun'

Among the many great performances of Sanjay Dutt, Vaastav is a film that is appreciated even today. Over the years, Mahesh Majrekar's directorial debut has gained cult status while Dutt's character Raghu Bhai has gained unprecedented popularity and become an icon. Who can forget Sanjay Dutt's famous 50 tola dialogue! Be it drama, emotions, performances or iconic Vaastav dialogues, they all live rent-free in our hearts.

The crime thriller Vaastav: The Reality stars Namrata Shirodkar, Sanjay Narvekar, Mohnish Bahl, Reema Lagoo, Shivaji Satam, Paresh Rawal, Ashish Vidyarthi and Deepak Tijori in key roles, along with Sanjay Dutt. Here are some of the memorable Vaastav dialogues that you shouldn't miss.

The 9 Best Vaastav Dialogues That Made It A Cult Classic

1. Suleiman Bhai, it is time for you to go on Bitthal Kaniya ka raj tha in Mumbai and you don't know what to do

This is a dialogue between Bittal Kaniya (Ashish Vidyarthi) and Suleiman (Paresh Rawal) when underworld gangster Kaniya gives shelter to Raghunath (Sanjay Dutt) and his friend Dedh Footiya (Sanjay Narvekar) and agrees to pay the rival gang Rs 20 lakh for their safety.

Ashish Vidyarthi has nailed the role with his acting skills. The actor has a short but impactful role in the film.

2. Chhuna mat mujhe, main khooni hoon…mujhe police ke hawale kar do

This is the major turning point in the film when Raghunath, in the heat of the moment, shoots two gangsters while defending himself. The incident leaves Raghunath in a state of shock and he requests Bitthal Kaniya to get him handed over to the police.

After this scene, the innocent character Raghunath turns into a gangster named Raghu Bhai who kills people just for money. Sanjay Dutt showed his vulnerability in this scene and won hearts with his performance.

3. Ye dekh asli hai asli, 50 tola 50 tola kitna? 50 tolas

This is the first dialogue between Raghu Bhai and his mother (Reema Lagoo) when he visits his house on a Diwali night after becoming an underworld gangster. Raghu points to his gold jewellery and proudly declares that it is real 50 karat gold.

Sanjay Dutt’s 50 Tola dialogue has become a part of pop culture and has gained immense popularity over the years.

4. Hey maa, you akkhi Mumbai me koi police wala nahi hai jo nazar utha ke apun ke sath baat kar wille, Mumbai pe raj karta hu raj kya? Are pakadne ki baat chhod, apun ko koi touch bhi nahi kar sakta. Samji?

This is Sanjay Dutt's dialogue when his mother asks his father (Shivaji Satam) to tell him to surrender. In his reply, Dutt as Raghu talks about his power and says that he rules the city; there is no one who can even come close to him.

Raghu Bhai laughs proudly and presents himself as the king of Mumbai.

5. Chidiya ke bachhe jab bade hote hai na, to aasman mein akele udne lagte hai…hamare bachhon ko bhi ye adhikaar hai. Fark sirf itna Hello hai ki hamare bachhon ko udne ke liye aasaman nahi hai hai aur zameen hai jo chhoti se chhoti hoti chali jaa rahi hai

This dialogue, delivered by Reema Lagoo, comes about when her son and Raghu's brother Vijay (Mohnish Bahl) decides to leave the chawl and live separately with his newlywed wife, leaving his parents behind.

Reema Lagoo delivered one of her best performances in this film.

6. Mumbai for the city of Mumbai. Are apne jigar pe bana hun main, kisi minister ne nahi banaya just ko. Arey tere police station jata hoon na to salaam thokte hai tere sahab log khade hoke

Deepak Tijori plays a police officer and friend of Raghu in the film. When he confronts Raghu about the murder of an old social worker, the underworld gangster loudly replies that he runs the city; whatever he is today, he did it alone.

This dialogue by Sanjay Dutt enjoyed immense popularity among the masses after its release.

7. Baba, bachpan se main ye train dekh raha hun, kabhi VT se Dadar, kabhi VT se Karchan, kabhi VT se Kaza, Thana se VT saali ekhich patri pe chalti hai. Kya ye Road pe chalegi? Kya, do you have me udegi? Kya paani me chalegi? Nahi Baba. Apun ne bhi aisich koi patri pakdi hai baba. Kya kahte hai wo track. Abpoori zindagi ye track ye patri nahi badal sakunga baba…poori zindagi ready

Among the many Vaastav dialogues, this is where Raghu tells his father that he can't change his fate now. Whatever path he has chosen, he just has to take it.

Sanjay Dutt delivered these lines in an emotional state and moved the audience to tears. This is a vulnerable scene between a son and his father.

8. Ek taraf tum mujhse ye umeed rakhte ho ki patni ke roop me Poori lagan se tumhara ghar sambhalun, bistar sambhalun, bachhe sambhaloon lekin darja kya doge patni ka? Nahi…tumhare liye to main sirf ek ra*di hun

The dialogue spoken by Namrata Shirodkar highlights the pain of Raghu's wife, who was once a sex worker. Namrata delivered a brilliant performance in the female lead and her chemistry with Sanjay Dutt was appreciated by the fans.

9. Maine nahi mara mere bete ko, maine to mukti di hai. Wo toh kab ka mar gaya tha, aaj jaan nikal gayi hai. Maine nahi mara mere bete ko

This is the famous climax dialogue of Vaastav, where the mother herself shoots her son Raghu. This gripping climax drama was never seen before in Indian cinema and left the audience in a state of complete shock.

Vaastav: The Reality is one of the best films in Sanjay Dutt's filmography. The film was a huge box office hit and was also praised by the critics. These were the 9 best dialogues from Vaastav. Tell us which one you liked the most in the comments section.

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